Manufacturing Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 4, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary:
Supports the production, assembly, test, repair, and sustainment of military-grade electronic systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes that meet stringent military, quality, and reliability requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, cable/harness assemblies, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems
Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and bills of materials
Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability production environments typical of defense programs
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and efficiency
Assembly, Test & Repair Support
Provide engineering support for electronic assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair of military electronics
Analyze failures and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations
Support depot-level and field-return repair activities
Collaborate with test engineering on functional test, environmental test, and acceptance test procedures
Quality & Compliance
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with military and industry standards, such as:
IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-J-STD-001
MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883 (as applicable)
AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems
Support internal, customer, and government audits
Review and disposition nonconformances, deviations, and waivers
Documentation & Configuration Control
Maintain configuration control of manufacturing documentation
Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manufacturing change implementation
Interface with design engineering to ensure producibility, serviceability, and testability (DFM/DFA/DFT)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, test, and program management
Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions
Provide technical guidance to manufacturing technicians and operators
Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or repair (defense or aerospace preferred)
Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes and materials
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and military specifications
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment
US Persons - ITAR Controls applicable
Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design
Knowledge of creating work orders, sketches for various production
Experience with Prototypes, serial manufacturing, and tool/fixture design
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with military or aerospace electronics programs
Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Certification
IPC certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
Experience with failure analysis and corrective action processes
Familiarity with environmental and EMI/EMC requirements
Active or ability to obtain a security clearance (if applicable)
Skills and Abilities:
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in regulated, high-reliability environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering tools
Travel/Physical Requirements:
Manufacturing floor and lab environments
May require handling ESD-sensitive and controlled hardware
Occasional support for fielded systems or depot operations